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E44 ELK

1987 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,657 mi
Last recorded45,657 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE44 ELK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 45,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 45,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 45,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,071 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 45,071 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 44,955 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,262 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 44,247 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,840 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,527 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda C90?

Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
16,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,049
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,053
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 810
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 782
Drive chain excessively loose 697
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E44 ELK is a 1987 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 19,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda C90 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E44 ELK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 39 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E44 ELK registered?

E44 ELK is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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